Workforce Development Policy and the AECF Jobs Initiative This brief shares lessons from Casey’s Jobs Initiative and offers ideas to make the Workforce Initiative Act less restrictive and more effective. Read More
Shifting Into Gear A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Car Ownership Program This guide outlines the pros, cons, process, costs and feasibility for organizations starting a car ownership program for low-income workers. Read More
Creating a Resident-Led Community Development Corporation A Making Connections Peer Technical Assistance Match Between San Diego, California, Boston, Massachusetts, and Newark, New Jersey This report shares insights from a peer exchange among three sites on building resident-led community development corporations. Read More
Faith and Action Improving the Lives of At-Risk Youth This report spotlights a Boston-based effort that helped faith groups serving at-risk youth assess their impact and improve program outcomes. Read More
Casey Connects: Winter 2002 Foundation Group Looks to Bolster Families’ Bottom Line This issue highlights efforts to help low-income families succeed — plus features on juvenile justice, a recognition page, and a conference spotlight. Read More
The Reproductive Health of African American Adolescents What We Know and What We Don't Know This report reviews 20+ years of research on Black teens and sex — exploring shifts in health data and what we still need to understand. Read More
Peer Influence on Sexual Behavior What We Know About African American Teens This report explores peer influence on Black teens’ sexual behavior — what we know and what we still don’t about youth, friendships and sex. Read More
Outcomes: Reframing Responsibility for Well-Being This report outlines how to use research outcomes and indicators to improve the well-being of children, families and communities. Read More
Youth who Age Out of Foster Care: Troubled Lives, Troubling Prospects Child Trends Research Brief This brief identifies the "baggage" kids carry from foster care and the extended difficulties faced by those aging out of the system. Read More
Preliminary Research on Family Strengths This report explores existing research and research gaps related to documenting family strengths. Read the report to learn why strong families matter. Read More
